7c villa&winery
Modern Japanese zen meets wine country. Handcrafted wooden furniture, Shigaraki-ware bathtubs, heated floors, soaring ceilings. Minimal and deliberate — nothing is accidental. Quiet to the point of feeling remote, even though the town is 10 minutes by car.
Book dinner in advance — courses must be pre-reserved and the kitchen won't serve you otherwise
Why It Matters
Japan's first winery villa concept, operated by the same company that runs 7c | Seven Cedars Winery — Kawaguchiko's first winery. Winemaker Hiroko Takano works with 13 contracted local farmers to produce small-lot wines celebrating individual terroir. Guests stay directly on the winery grounds and can join seasonal vineyard work, take winery tours, and have wine paired dinners overlooking the vines.
Japan's first 'winery villa,' 7c villa&winery opened in July 2024 right next to the Seven Cedars Winery on the northern edge of Lake Kawaguchi. Ten rooms, each with a private open-air bath and garden, spread across a garden-like property where the architecture was designed to 'let the earth breathe.' The whole point is getting you close to the winemakers and the vines — not just as a backdrop, but as the reason you're here.
Where You'll Stay
2 room types available
MS — Modern Suite
The flagship room at 96 sqm. A proper suite with a separate living room, private garden, open-air Shigaraki-ware soaking tub, and a dedicated Japanese washitsu (tatami room) that only the suite category gets. Ceilings rise as you move deeper into the room, framing mountain ridge views. Fits up to four guests. Breakfast is delivered here and served at a large dining table looking out to the garden.
Hollywood Twin (two semi-double beds joined), w1100 x L1950 each · 96 sqmMT — Modern Twin
A 64 sqm twin room designed for two adults. The same private garden and outdoor Shigaraki-ware soaking tub setup as the suite, with a living area attached. Ceilings step up toward the back. No tatami room. Clean and modern, just more compact. Multiple numbered rooms in this category (e.g. Mt. 6 faces the mountainside).
Hollywood Twin (two semi-double beds joined), w1100 x L1950 each · 64 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Luxury electric fat-tire bikes available for exploring the Lake Kawaguchi area — lakeside paths, local foothills, and village roads. A 10-minute orientation session is provided before each rental. Available daily 9:00–17:00 (no evening or early-morning rentals). The town center is about 4km away. Bikes can also be used to see Mount Fuji views from various spots around the lake.
Hands-on participation in the actual vineyard work, varying by season — vine pruning in spring, harvest activities in autumn. The concept is 'building the vineyard together with guests.' These experiences are planned on an evolving basis and may require advance inquiry.
A 30-minute guided tour of the 7c | Seven Cedars Winery and adjacent vineyard, starting at 14:15 — just before check-in time. Each tour is tailored to the current season, sharing stories about what's happening in the vineyard that month, how the wines are made, and the philosophy behind spotlighting individual grape farmers. The guide is called a '7c Maître.' Tours are primarily conducted in Japanese.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Every room has its own private outdoor soaking tub made of Shigaraki ceramic, set within a walled private garden. Not hot spring / onsen water.
Separate shower room in addition to the outdoor open-air tub. Includes bidet, separate toilet, hair dryer, and full toiletry set.
Complimentary wireless internet available throughout the property.
Guest-exclusive lounge open 15:00–21:30. Serves 7c wines, beer, soft drinks, and à la carte snacks. One complimentary sommelier-curated snack set is included per stay per guest.
Concierge assistance available during staffed front desk hours (15:00–22:00 check-in window / 11:00 check-out). Not 24-hour service.
Each room has a private enclosed garden designed by a local master gardener. The garden design follows a 'let the earth breathe' landscape concept with many planted trees.
On-site private parking for up to 20 vehicles. No reservation needed. No valet.
In-room refrigerator available in each guest room.
Each room has a manual coffee grinder with beans and an electric kettle. Instruction labels are in Japanese.
Two sets of pajamas and additional loungewear provided. Seasonal Uniqlo insulated raincoats and rubber clogs available for outdoor use.
Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV (satellite channels) and a personal safe.
In-room radiant floor heating throughout — particularly appreciated in cooler months at 850m elevation.
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